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The Portrayal of Human Reality in Fiction, 2001.
This paper examines how human reality is portrayed in fiction.
1,130 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper looks at two different portrayals of human reality in fiction. The author compares and contrasts the characters of Peyton Farraquar from Ambrose Bierce's short story ''An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge'' and Editha from W. D. Howell's ''Editha.? The author discusses how both stories are set during wartime, examines the differences in the dialogue and use of language, and the evolution of the characters during the stories.
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"The dialogue of the young lovers, although not explicitly commented upon by the narrator, is presented in just as subjective a fashion as the interior life of the main character in Bierce?s story. The author selects dialogue that will eventually be shown to be ironic, that will become ridiculous. In light of the fact that the main character?s boyfriend will die, all of the talk of the glory of war seems horrifying. As the story progresses, we get a sense of what sort of a war the main character?s war will be fighting and the unreality she has inhabited all of her life. We learn that they were sitting on a veranda. From this reference to place, as well as the ice pitcher that she is carrying, and the reference to the Civil War, we learn that we are in the Deep South. The young man is leaving to fight World War I, a bloody war in the trenches. Neither character has any idea of how bloody this war will be."
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Reality in Fiction, 2008.
An examination of the books "Atonement" by Ian McEwan and "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien.
1,025 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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The writer of this paper introduces, discusses, and analyzes the books "Atonement" by Ian McEwan and "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien. The writer discusses how each author uses fiction to deal with reality. The paper's author says that reality is the backbone of both of these very different war novels, but contends that they both utilize reality in very different ways. Briony, the central character in "Atonement", retreats from the reality of what she thinks she has seen and creates an alternate fictional reality that blends her Cinderella dreams with reality. O'Brien, in his collection of short stories based on his own experiences in Vietnam, reshapes reality with fiction because Vietnam was a horrible experience that cannot be forgotten, and the only way to survive such a horrible experience is to blend reality with fiction so the result is easier to accept.
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"From an early age, Briony has showed an interest in writing, and even at 13, she understands many of the elements of fiction, which also help her replace reality with fiction in the very real story of Robbie and Cecelia. McEwan writes, "A crisis in a heroine's life could be made to coincide with hailstones, gales and thunder, whereas nuptials were generally blessed with good light and soft breezes" (McEwan 7). Thus, there has always seemed to be an element of unreality in Briony's life, so it would be natural for her to blend reality with fiction to create the most important story of her life. A literary critic writes, "McEwan debates fiction and fact in this historical panorama covering six decades of the twentieth century. Beginning in prewar Britain and concluding with the millennium, Atonement is a study of before and after, cause and effect, crime and punishment" (Stovel 114). Indeed, it is a novel of atonement, and so, it may have more in common with O'Brien's novel than might appear at first glance."
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Wells' Fiction to Fantastic Reality, 2001.
This paper is a transcript of an audio recording of Wells' fiction to fantastic reality.
1,000 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper is a first person transcript about the Aztec culture. It is a journey through time describing in-depth the speaker's findings about the Aztecs. It also details the speakers' journey to Tenochtitlan and Nahautl, Mexico. It is an historical documentation of this journey through time and cultures which took place in 1438 AD.
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"I am now preparing to travel to the year 1438 AD to gain a more personal knowledge of Aztec culture. I have long been fascinated with Aztec civilization, and because of the advanced technology of this incredible machine, I will now be able to see for myself what life was like in the time before the Conquistadors. I have preset my destination to a small secluded valley outside of Tenachtitlan, the capital city of the Aztec Empire, and what will eventually become Mexico City.
"As I wait for the complicated systems of my craft to cycle through their stages, I let my mind drift back to when I was a child, enthralled by the science fiction novel The Time Machine. "If only you could have known, Aitch Gee", I muse to myself.
"All systems are now cycled up and ready to engage?..Signed Off."
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Virtual Reality a Reality, 2002.
A philosophical discussion on virtual reality.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper presents a discussion on the philosophical reality of virtual reality. The meaning of the term as well as the possibilities it creates are all detailed and outlined. The author also summarizes the outcome of being able to enter a virtual state at will.
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Virtual Reality Has Become a Reality, 2002.
A overview of the technology of virtual reality.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 53.95
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This six-page paper presents a discussion about the field of virtual reality. The author of this paper takes the reader on an exploratory journey about virtual reality and includes information about what it is, what it is used for and how it works. .
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The Reality of Reality Television, 2002.
A study of the societal, cultural, and entertainment environments in which the reality television industry thrives.
4,740 words (approx. 19.0 pages), 25 sources, MLA, $ 121.95
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This paper describes in detail the phenomenon of reality television and explores the different reasons why it works. Included are examples and reasons from the early 2000s and late 1950s. The reasons the genre is chosen to be used by networks rather than others is also discussed. The paper provides descriptions of a number of reality television shows and illustrates their success.
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"In May of 2000, the United States population got to know the cast of Survivor. The cast was not that of a normal television show. They had never acted before, they were not portraying characters, nor were they being paid big bucks for each episode they filmed. The people were normal. They were being filmed as they performed everyday activities in the show?s environment. Critics quickly labeled the show as reality television. The public subsequently showed a desire for the programming genre."
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Reality Blurred or Completely Fiction, 2002.
An examination of reality television and how it effects society.
3,155 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 12 sources, $ 91.95
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This paper examines the formation and recent development of reality television: the type of television that reflects personal lives and encounters. The author attempts to tackle why reality television exists, the types of reality television that is offered and the future of reality television and society. Included is a review of different television shows that fall under this category.
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"In the past few years? society and the entertainment industry has been more and more obsessed with the idea of reality-based television. This desire to find the real amongst society is a reflection on a society, which is based on lies, fraud and war. Television shows such as Real World, Cops, and Hard Copy introduced television viewers to the world of the unscripted and spontaneous. We often put aside these television programs calling them trash TV, or game shows, when really it is society, which has made these shows popular and allowed for the major networks, to demand for our attention in their scheduling. This essay will introduce many different types of reality television and begin to guide us to understanding why it exists and where it is expected to go. Society has been waiting for television to reflect our personal lives and the real world in which we live, and now it does."
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Assessing the American Spirit through Fiction and Non- Fiction, 2002.
Reviews both American non-fiction and American fiction works of art to support the notion that the American spirit is reflected in both types of literature.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 44.95
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One of the most poignant quotes in American literature comes from Donald Briscoe, who stated that "To understand American Literature, it is necessary to examine both its fiction and its non- fiction because the key to the American Spirit can be found in both." This paper assesses Briscoe's quote through addressing two works of American fiction and two works of American non- fiction with the intent of proving how the spirit of the American people is reflected in both types of literature.
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Fiction vs. Non-fiction, 2002.
A discussion of reading comprehension and the differences in comprehension of fiction versus non-fiction reading.
4,050 words (approx. 16.2 pages), 9 sources, $ 109.95
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The paper starts with a general discussion of reading comprehension and its importance for academic success. Factors involved in reading comprehension, such as phonological memory and word recognition, are examined, as well as other influential forces, such as time limitation and silent reading are outlined. Then the topic of comprehension of fiction versus non-fiction material is explored through a review of the relevant literature.
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"Literacy and reading comprehension are subjects that have been explored for decades. Through these explorations we have discovered that comprehension is an essential component in the ability of a person to succeed in academia and in life. Comprehension is defined as ?the act or action of grasping with the intellect?the capacity for understanding fully.?(The Dictionary) Comprehension is important because it allows us to gain knowledge of new concepts; without comprehension it would be impossible to learn anything.
"This discourse will present a literary review of the aforementioned topic so that we can understand comprehension and the effect of comprehension on academic success. The literature presented will seek to display this information in a manner that will inform and enlighten.
Reading comprehension covers a broad range of topics. For the purposes of this literary review we will seek to explain what comprehension is and the effect that fiction and nonfiction works have on comprehension. This review will use a wide range of sources including journals, digests and academic studies."
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Reality and Appearance or Why I Couldn't Write This Paper, 2003.
This paper discusses the world of illusions and reality, and whether what we believe is in fact what we see in reality.
1,265 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 4 sources, $ 42.95
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The following paper suggests that we look for the purest form of reality that is causing the appearance of the world around us.
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?After all, how can anyone study real wisdom (or real science, for that matter), if they cannot first be sure of the reality of the things they see and experience? Without addressing reality itself, it may be difficult for any thinking philosopher to be able to address issues of morality, civic duty, the nature of God and man, ideal governments and more ideal revolutions, or any other such thing. Without knowing what they believe about the existence of reality, there is no way to ground any other idea.?
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How Real is Reality TV?, 2007.
An analysis of the reality of reality television shows, with a focus on the show "Survivor".
2,011 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 63.95
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This paper discusses how real reality television shows are. It describes the general format for a reality television show and then specifically focuses on the show, "Survivor". The paper then looks at law suit claims against reality television shows such as "Survivor" and "Joe Millionaire" and their outcomes. The paper also presents examples, from "Survivor" and "Big Brother", of how the producers can assign a particular character to a role that they want the character to be portrayed as and discusses the effects of this on the overall validity of the program.
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"To a certain extent, reality television has always existed since the dawn of television's creation. When television first began, all broadcasts were done live (Altheide, 1976 : p74), whether they be presentations, community announcements or news reports - scripted events were by and large not a major contributor to the content that was broadcasted. Therefore, we can claim that reality television was never actually introduced to people but that it was always there in some form. However, a show like Survivor (which began in the year 2000) cannot be considered as being in the same league as a news report, or a live variety show (such as Rove Live). What makes a show like Survivor so different and appealing is the fact that the characters involved in all the drama are said to be real. Not actors with a detailed script and memorised lines (although when watching various episodes that point could be argued extensively). What allows television to appear as if reality is emanating from it, is its 'ability to render realistic audio and visual representations... and to do so in real time as events occur' (Friedman, 2002: p24). A reality television show such as Survivor tapped into these key concepts and added some of its own fragrance to spawn a whole new market for network channels. At the end of each episode, contestants cast secret ballots to expel 'losers'. In fact, sometimes the decision is made to explicitly exclude people who are a threat (i.e. they might be a contender to win the final prize), including those who are weak and lack what the 'tribe' feels is needed. Survival is dependent on making sure you look after your own interests, and working out a strategy to exclude others, in the form of alliances. It is in these key moments that the audience hears contestants confess the truth about another player in the game, and depending on the viewer's stance, they might feel they can relate to the person casting the vote or the person being voted against. This accompanied by various betrayals and manipulations brings forth a sort of basic humanity to the show which the complicated western civilisation may feel it lacks. In any case, it is always a sad (yet satisfying) moment when a contestant's fire is extinguished at the end of each episode. As the host constantly states, fire symbolises the contestant's life force during the game, therefore when it no longer exists their 'life' is no longer a part of the game. Utilising this basic understanding of the show, we can now begin to take it apart and discover various inconsistencies with how 'real' it actually is."
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Reality Television, 2009.
An analysis of Annette Hill's views on reality television as described in her book, "Reality TV: Audiences and Popular Factual Television."
1,368 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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This paper examines the reality of reality television according to Annette Hill, a leading expert on the rise of reality television, in her full length book, "Reality TV: Audiences and Popular Factual Television." The paper explains how reality television is a hybrid of factual television (documentary and news) and scripted popular television that creates a program that makes money and that viewers enjoy watching.
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"As Hill points out early in her work "reality television" is not mean to be real and such a controversy is relatively mute as it does not bode well with the viewer, who would rather just watch it and accept what they wish to be true and the producers who would rather just keep making it and making money off it. Though some are concerned about the effects such television might have on children, who might be predisposed to believe it over other types of television because it is labeled "reality." (Davies 1) The overall response by the public is positive as more and more programs percolate through the whole of the television media and viewership continues to increase."
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Reality Therapy, 2008.
This paper discusses reality therapy and explains that this therapy focuses on the unsatisfying relationship or the lack of a relationship, which is often the cause of clients' problems.
1,270 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 43.95
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This paper presents an overview of reality therapy and explains that reality therapists deal with people as if they have choices. In particular, the paper discusses the primary goal of reality therapy, why it can be considered as a mentoring process, and what approach the reality therapist takes with her client. In addition, the paper explains what reality therapy emphasizes, e.g., an understanding and supportive relationship, and what qualities a reality therapist must possess in order to be effective. Lastly, the paper discusses two major components of reality therapy, key procedures in the practice of reality therapy, and limitations associated with this type of therapy. The paper concludes with the writer's thoughts about how she could apply the reality therapy approach to her own life.
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"Clients are not expected to backtrack into the past or get sidetracked into talking about symptoms. Neither will much time be spent talking about feelings separate from the acting and thinking that are part of the total behaviors over which clients have direct control. Clients will most likely find therapists to be gently, but firmly confronting. Reality therapists will often ask clients questions such as, "Is what you are choosing to do bringing you closer to the people you want to be closer to right now?" Lastly clients can also expect to experience some urgency in therapy."
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Reality and Illusion in Proust and Gide, 2005.
A comparison of the treatment of reality and illusion in the novels, "Un Amour De Swann" (Swann's Love), by Marcel Proust, and Andre Gide's "Les Faux-Monnayeurs" (The Counterfeitors).
2,375 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 72.95
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This paper is a discussion of how, in both "Un Amour de Swann" and "Les Faux-Monnayeurs," fictional realities are exposed for their illusory nature, and the inner life of characters' fantasy and imagination is shown to be more real than the outer world they inhabit. In both cases, outer reality is shown to be a limited, disappointing, and inherently false area, and the artifice in a fictional reality is highlighted in order to direct our attention to the artifice in our own lived reality. It explains that, while Proust directs readers towards the 'time of our inner lives' as the space of true meaning and experience, Gide believes that action can be taken to expose the falsity inherent in the outer world and emancipate ourselves from the illusions we are enslaved to.
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"Proust's Un Amour de Swann and Gide's Les Faux-Monnayeurs are both concerned with the borderline between reality and illusion, and between the inner world of the self and the outer world of physical reality. Both novels contain characters who live in a reality they can neither experience fully, interpret objectively, or escape from, and both novels present a fictional reality exposed for its falsity in order to lead the reader to question the 'sincerity' of his own self and the nature of his own reality."
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Fantasy and Reality in Lewis Carroll's Novels, 2006.
An examination of the themes of reality and fantasy in Lewis Carroll's first set of fiction: "Alice in Wonderland" and "Through the Looking Glass".
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This paper begins by presenting an outline and definition of the realms of reality and fantasy. It then posits a commentary on the treatment, the juxtaposition and the eventual merging of reality and fantasy in the earlier set of works by Lewis Carroll. The works considered are "Alice in Wonderland" and "Through the Looking Glass".
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"The treatment of reality and fantasy in works by Lewis Carroll is, shall I say, unique in the annals of literature, for never has it been accomplished with such an effectiveness, subtlety, delicacy and poignancy. The principal idea in this first set of works is one of a visible, palpable and tangible 'transition point', from which the protagonist enters a realm of fantasy from a realm of reality. That 'point de depart', so to speak, is symbolized by the rabbit hole in the first work, and a looking glass in the second, both of which have a special significance as motifs of transition between the planes of reality and fantasy. Once Alice crosses these points, she passes into a realm where logic and reality as she knows it no longer applies. The idea of a definite transition point, through which one may pass in order to get to another realm is a form of subconscious demarcation used by Carroll between reality and fantasy. A portal through which one may pass automatically represents a gateway back from the other realm to this one, thus preserving the integrity of both worlds."
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